Housing
How 2020 Candidates’ Renter Tax Credits Would Work

How 2020 Candidates’ Renter Tax Credits Would Work

Cost-burdened Iowans who rent housing may see tax benefits if certain Democratic hopefuls make it to the White House in 2020. Nearly a third of Iowans rent their homes, of which 40% are "cost-burdened" — paying more than 30% of their income on rent, experts say. Among...

Contentious DSM Council Meeting Discusses Housing Zoning

Contentious DSM Council Meeting Discusses Housing Zoning

A new Des Moines zoning code was pushed forward by the city council despite pleas by local developers and housing advocates to make the changes more flexible for lower-cost building. Council chambers overflowed Monday evening as its members unanimously approved the...